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Crime in Marsh

Marsh had 469 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 167.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 3rd of 31 Lancaster areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 136% above the middle Lancaster area. Crime was up 23% on the three months before.

LA1, Lancaster · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Marsh

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167.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
3 of 31Lancaster rank1st is the highest rate
+23%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common147 in 3 months

Month by month

112 Mar 121 Apr 149 May 158 Jun 149 Jul 162 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Marsh. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence14731%
anti-social behaviour9119%
shoplifting6514%
public order357%
criminal damage357%
theft296%
burglary143%
other crime143%

Marsh against Lancaster

TypeMarsh per 1,000Middle Lancaster areaChange
Violence52.524.2▲ 9%
Burglary55.5▼ 36%
Vehicle crime4.34.9–
Anti-social behaviour32.511.3▲ 17%
Theft and robbery15.75.8▲ 26%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Moorlands192.6▲ 28%
Marsh167.4▲ 23%
Skerton156.6▲ 32%
Vale152.9▲ 43%
Lancaster132.3▲ 28%
Scale Hall84.8▲ 26%
Abraham Heights78.4▲ 32%
See every Lancaster area ranked on the crime in Lancaster page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Marsh a safe area?

Marsh had about 167.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 3 of 31 Lancaster areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Marsh?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (147), followed by anti-social behaviour (91) and shoplifting (65).